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Esther 2:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 2:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 The king’s personal attendants[a] suggested, “Let a search be made for beautiful young women for the king.(A)
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- Esther 2:2 Lit The young men of the king who served him
Esther 2:2
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Esther 2:2
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2 Then the king’s personal attendants proposed, “Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king.
Esther 2:4
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Esther 2:4
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4 Then the young woman who pleases the king(A) will become queen instead of Vashti.”(B) This suggestion pleased the king, and he did accordingly.
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Esther 2:4
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Esther 2:4
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4 Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” This advice appealed to the king, and he followed it.
Esther 2:17
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Esther 2:17
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17 The king loved Esther more than all the other women. She won more favor and approval from him than did any of the other young women. He placed the royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.(A)
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Esther 2:17
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Esther 2:17
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17 Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen(A) instead of Vashti.
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